Benue State

Benue State is a state in the mid-belt region of Nigeria, with Makurdi serving as its capital. Named for the Benue River, the state is a rich agricultural region, with potatoes, yuca, soybeans, sorghum, flax, yams, sesame, rice, and groundnuts being some major crops grown in the state. In 2006, Benue State had a population of 4,253,641 people.